Boston history: The Orange Line has shut down before
In May 1987, a section of the Orange Line shut down for improvements.
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In May 1987, a section of the Orange Line shut down for improvements.
Shuttle buses ran through practice routes Friday, hours before the MBTA shuts down the Orange Line for a month for repairs.
Plans range from getting up early to avoiding the Orange Line altogether.
The guide includes bike routes, information about free Bluebikes passes and which MBTA trains and buses allow bikes.
"I'm already having issues with employees not getting here, and we get a lot of customers who come right down from the Orange Line."
The 30-day Orange Line shutdown starts Friday night. The MBTA and City of Boston are busy making last-minute preparations.
With the Orange Line shutdown looming, the demand for ride shares and taxis in the Boston area is expected to rise.
People who live and work in Chinatown expressed concerns that they would be left stranded by the original MBTA plan.
"If you want to be totally inclusive, then we should have that in mind putting these posters up."
There will be no shuttle buses running through Chinatown during the Orange Line shutdown, which has some residents concerned.
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex drove the shuttle bus route that will be in place while the Orange Line is shut down for a month.
Even though Tufts is one of the city's major medical hubs, transportation officials did not put a shuttle stop here.
The Boston Cyclists Union is expecting more commuters will try out biking during the Orange Line shutdown.
Gov. Baker says the Orange Line shutdown starting Friday will affect not just subway riders but everyone in the Boston area.
New road markings will make more room for shuttle buses in service during the month-long shut down.
While shuttles test routes, Boston sets up an information webpage and free bikes.
About 300 Green Line passengers were forced to get off their trains and walk along the tracks because of a power problem.
Mayors are expressing frustration that the MBTA hasn't shared details days before shutdown.
The impact of the upcoming MBTA shutdowns of the entire Orange Line and part of the Green Line will be seen on the roads.
There are many changes happening on the MBTA and rider advocates are demanding better alternatives.
The MBTA said it is working to make the T safer.
For Boston subway riders, it seems every week brings a new tale of transit woe.
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
Video released Friday evening shows the moments an MBTA train caught fire on the Orange Line two weeks ago.
Many Boston Public Schools students and teachers rely on the MBTA Orange Line.
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